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634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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550 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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850 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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150 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606
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961 Yerba Buena AveOakland, CA 94608
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2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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444 28th StOakland, CA 94609
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201 E 12th StOakland, CA 94606
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1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
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1985 Pleasant Valley AveOakland, CA 94611
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437 Perkins StOakland, CA 94610
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392 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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1450 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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668 28th StOakland, CA 94609
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520 Van Buren AveOakland, CA 94610
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1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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1505 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
524 41st St
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825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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1844 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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359 Grand Ave
359 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,450 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $276 | $6,453 |
| Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $1,747 | $6,095 |
| Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,684 | $2,095 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,988 | $1,820 | $5,513 |
| Downtown Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,404 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth Street East priced from $276. Claridge Hotel LP. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Street East | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $276 |
| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio, | $895 |
| Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio H AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan E Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio with Shared Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN B | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| ArtHaus Mandela | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| ArtHaus Six | Floor Plan B Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,528 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,586 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA
As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $2.37 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 2208 Lakeshore Ave starting at $2,895 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Mason at Hive | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 3BR,3BA | $2.37 |
| 2208 Lakeshore Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 443 Lee St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 864 34th Street - 1196 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 317 Warwick- 270- 1196/2701 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Oakland is under $1,586.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland is Fourth Street East which is listed at $276, while the average apartment in Downtown Oakland costs $3,114.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Oakland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in Downtown Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland have an average cost of $556 which is $2,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland.
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